Question
Why are time periods on the geologic time scale not even in length? (1 point)
O They are based on important events that happened in Earth's history.
O They are based on the type of fossils found in rock layers of the Earth.
O They are based on the thickness of the Earth's rock layers.
O They are based on a different type of calendar used to track Earth's history.
O They are based on important events that happened in Earth's history.
O They are based on the type of fossils found in rock layers of the Earth.
O They are based on the thickness of the Earth's rock layers.
O They are based on a different type of calendar used to track Earth's history.
Answers
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The correct answer is:
**O They are based on important events that happened in Earth's history.**
The geologic time scale is divided into different periods based on significant geological and biological events, such as mass extinctions or the emergence of new life forms, rather than being evenly divided in terms of time.
**O They are based on important events that happened in Earth's history.**
The geologic time scale is divided into different periods based on significant geological and biological events, such as mass extinctions or the emergence of new life forms, rather than being evenly divided in terms of time.